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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon vs Four Roses Bourbon
Put Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon next to Four Roses Bourbon and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon | Four Roses Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +20 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$85 – $100 | ~$22 – $28 ~$68 less |
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
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Four Roses Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Four Roses Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/3 oak: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
heat 5/2 heat: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 8/6 fruit: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon: Finished in Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximenez sherry and Cognac casks. The casks layer dried fruit, orange and dark chocolate over the bourbon and leave a long, clove-spiced finish.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon if you want a sherry-and-Cognac-finished bourbon full of dried fruit and dark chocolate with more proof behind it.
- Go with Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon); cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon).